Broadband in NN14 1UJ

This is the area guide for NN14 1UJ, located in Broughton (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN14 1UJ stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN14 1UJ gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN14 1UJ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 50.1 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 16 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN14 1UJ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN14 1UJ average 355.92 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 50.1 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 56 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN14 1UJ, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.58 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN14 1UJ sit at £195,688 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 8 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN14 1UJ totalled 10 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include other theft and other crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Broughton Primary School is the closest school at 0.19 miles. It is a Community school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 1UJ is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN14 1UJ has a population of approximately 1556. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 62.8 miles from NN14 1UJ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 62.8 miles. London Euston offers another option at 64.5 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 1UJ is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN14 1UJ is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for NN14 1UJ: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN14 1UJ falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Broughton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN14 postcode area contains 1190 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN14 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN14 1UJ is above the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 1UJ compare to its neighbours? NN14 1UN (0.02 miles, Broughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 1UL (0.05 miles, Broughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 1QN (0.07 miles, Broughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 1NA (0.07 miles, Broughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 93.8% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN14 1UJ gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN14 1UJ? Connectivity at NN14 1UJ is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. North Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Broughton has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Before making a decision about NN14 1UJ, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for NN14 1UJ in Broughton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.